The Bearscat 50 presented by Black Bear Cycling is returning for
its fourth year in 2014.The race will have
a Field Limit of 300 Riders. The Field limit is due to an
agreement with the Park and not because we only want 300 riders.
If it were up to us we would open it to anyone that is willing to
take on the terrain of the park and suffer for the day.No
Annual USAC License Required.

The race will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014
and will consist of 2 x 25 mile laps for a total of 50 miles of
mixed singletrack, double track and fire roads covering some of
the best riding in Northern New Jersey. Many have seen a small
portion of the park in our annual Wawayanda Spring Cleaning race
held every May. You can take in that race in May 2014 also to get
a preview of some of the trails you will be seeing but for this
race you will see a whole lot more of the park.

Camping availableFor 2014 this will be free of charge at the Park's group campsite. This is primitive camping. Tents only, No RVs.

Course
The 2014 Course is similar to 2013. If other
options become available and it would make the race better we
will entertain those options. Course may be altered from original
plan in the event of weather or other uncontrollable conditions.

Pre-registration only.
There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. NO REFUNDS. If you sign
up in January and then decide in June you haven't done your off
season training it will be up to you to sell your spot and notify
us of the change. There will be a fee of $10 to transfer
entries.

Race Day Details

Racer check-in & registration

7:30 - 8:30 am

Racer meeting (MANDATORY)

8:40 am

Staging

8:50 am

Race start

9:00 am

Post race food (1 serving per person)

2:00 pm

Please note that if you arrive at 8 AM
or after the morning of the race you will have to pay the Park
Entry Fee of $10 per vehicle.

There will be an Aid Station at Mile 13 and one at the lap
turn at mile 25,
so you will again come through the first aid station
at mile 38.

The Aid Station will have water, Heed, Gatorade, salty food, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and some bananas.

We will transport a drop bag for you : 1- 1 gallon zip lock bag (we will provide it)

There will be a lap time cut-off. If you do not reach the
finish of your first lap in 4 HOURS you will be asked to
pack it in for the day. ANOTHER CUTOFF TIME WILL BE AT THE AID
STATION AT MILE 38 THIS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
Please note the cutoff times are for everyones safety.

RULES:

Racers shall complete the entire event, and complete it on
the same bicycle upon which the event was begun.

All repairs during the event shall be performed by the
individual racer only. No outside help or assistance is
permitted.

All spare parts and tools shall be carried by the individual
racer (cannibalizing other bikes is not permitted).

Racers riding bikes have the right of way over racers walking
bikes. BUT, YOU MUST WARN RACERS THAT YOU ARE APPROACHING THEM
AND STATE WHICH SIDE YOU ARE ABOUT TO PASS THEM ON. When
practical, bikers walking bikes should stay on the least
redeemable section of the course, when being passed.

Unsportsmanlike behavior and/or the use of profane language
are grounds for warning, relegation, or disqualification. The
penalty imposed shall be determined by the race director.

All local laws, rules and ordinances shall be observed during
the participation in the Bearscat 50 event.

Protests can be made by any registered participant of the
Bearscat 50. The participant shall file the protest in writing
with the Race Director or race official if the RD is not
available. The protest period is immediately following the race
and up to 15 minutes following the posting of the complete
results for his/her class.

The Bearscat 50 Race Director will make the final decision
regarding any occurrence during the event.

No headphones or other devices that may prevent you from
hearing cars, mt bikers, runners, etc. will be permitted while
participating in this event.